Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Gratitude Works

When we focus on what’s wrong, we see more of what is wrong.
When we express our gratitude, we see more and more of what we value.
When we are giving thanks, there is no room for criticism and complaints.
When we are being forgiving of our judgmental thinking, we can enjoy our grateful attitude.

So what do you take time to appreciate and enjoy?
What do you express with kindness and love?
How do you share all the blessings in your life?
How do you strengthen your Good Life in which your Good is enjoyed?

I am grateful for the weather, the sun, the rain, the wind and the snow.
I am grateful for the trees, the flowers, the vegetables that grow.
I am grateful for the fresh air we breathe and the pure water we drink.
I am grateful for the words I express and the happy thoughts I think.

I am grateful for the service I give, and the way I live.
I am so grateful for sharing with you the inspiration I have.
I am grateful we live on this planet at a time like this.
I am grateful we can choose our blessings and our bliss.

I appreciate the ones who come into my life.
As teachers and leaders and models of truth.
I value the choices I make that lead me home.
And I enjoy the opportunity I have to make my own way.

When we fully appreciate our brother, our Creator and ourselves, we find inner peace.
When we fully express gratitude, we see nothing else than the blessing we have.
When we totally know that our thoughts can make our own heaven or hell.
We take responsibility for forgiving and choosing to see “All is well”.

I love loving you.
I am inspired by inspiring you.
I am reminded in these loving reminders.
For all that I give, I have and am blessed.

Every blessing I give is a blessing for me.
Every act of kindness enriches my life.
Every word of respect, respects us all as One.
Every moment of peace brings peace to our world.

And so it is that all I give is given to me.
It is love that makes us whole and sets us free.

Loving you as I love myself,
Betty Lue

If All of Us Live With ..........
If Children Live With……….

If children live with criticism, they learn to condemn.
If children live with hostility, they learn to fight.
If children live with fear, they learn to be apprehensive.
If children live with pity, they learn to feel sorry for themselves.
If children live with ridicule, they learn to feel shy.
If children live with jealousy, they learn to feel envy.
If children live with: criticism, hostility, fear, pity, ridicule or jealousy,
They will learn to: condemn, fight, be apprehensive, feel sorry for themselves, 
feel shy and feel envy.
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If children live with encouragement, they learn confidence.
If children live with tolerance, they learn patience.
If children live with praise, they learn appreciation.
If children live with acceptance, they learn to love.
If children live with approval, they learn to like themselves.
If children live with recognition, they learn it is good to have a goal.
If children live with sharing, they learn generosity.
If children live with honesty, they learn truthfulness.
If children live with fairness, they learn justice.
If children live with kindness and consideration, they learn respect.
If children live with security, they learn to have faith in themselves and others.
If children live with friendliness, they learn the world is a nice place in which to live.